One of my best musical memories is of a concert in New York, by Abdullah Ibrahim, still Dollar Brand then. It was snowing in Manhattan that night. That was 1978, my youth. So magnificent. This piece is one of his best. Soothes me always when I need it. Sounds like Basil Coetzee on sax.
Blues For A Hip King by ntate Abdul Ibrahim😊😊 I can't stop smiling stupidly because of the warm/fuzzy feeling I'm getting at the bottom of my stomach which is induced by good memories & the nostalgia attached to this song. Beautiful childhood memories i won't trade for anything
I bought the vinyl version at Stern's in London in 1988 and am itching to get in the loft and dust it down...'warm and fuzzy' sums it up. It was 33 years ago!
Been hearing this masterpiece by the Jazz Maestro himself since I was a toddler (played by my father). Pretty much been hearing it a lot since then. Today I’m a 22 year old jazz FREAK, and this piece of art sits neatly in my -carefully compiled- playlist of over 300 jazz favourites.
Sim esse e verdade minha mae e pae e Africana du sul. Mas esse musica muito bom mas eu sou brasileiro... The best of the best. Just saying i havnt been to Africa but this is the best ever written
A lovely, melodic, deceptively simple tune that speaks straight to the soul. Non-agressive, life affirming, uplifting. This is a masterpiece. Thank you.
Takes me back to my exile days in Lesotho. Memories of my dear departed comrades Leon Meyer (Phakamisa Juluka Lee), Cliff Brown (Alf Siqale) and Ligwa Mdlankomo (Zakes Bani) we’d gather at their Motimposo base break bread and listen to music from home and this was held a very special place in our hearts, it’s tinged with notes of nostalgia. Yearnings of the fresh air of home. Thanx Dullah🙏
It may have been around 1992 Ibrahim played this song with an ochestra, and my wife who is die hard Bach and Handel fan just could not believe how a song could be so transformed.
@@TheUrbanZulu by necessarily ... I think ... What is said here is . Jazz is a transformed classic . However Jazz on it's entirely had redefined the core fundamentals of classic music. Now what's amazing is the speaking is stating that how can a piece of music transform in so many shades that it also recreates the very same fundamentals... I.e. listen to miles Davis kind of blue... It re establishes the finner lines of notes... I.e. high has a vibrating elevating sound that resonates with emotions and memory.
Naw. man, in 2020 it's 23 downvoters who don't want to ride with us, the coolest people in the world. So, that's cool. Who really cares? Maybe in years to come, who knows, if we survive, the planet and humans, I mean.. maybe they will return and learn to dig the music. Maybe not. But all the same, it ain't up to us, right. Just not. Cheers.
This classic brings me great memories as a young boy growing up in Grahamstown. This is the reason I fell in love with and learned how to play piano, thanks to this Jazz Maestro. For those pianists who are interested I have attempted to write the music score (piano line) for this best ever song ...shout if you are keen for me to share it with you.
This track takes me to "church", not your conventional church as we know it, the Universe kind, the "everybody is welcome" type, the "come as you are" type... Hope someone can testify 😏
Been listening to it all my life , I'm 62 and can't get enough of it .
Uncle Abdullah is the High Priest of African Jazz
Last trip to Durban with my father we listened to this album , Now i miss him dearly when i hear this. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Thanks to listen to mr Abdul, feel like I am on top of the world
I'm sorry your father is gone, but I am so glad you got to share this music together.
This song makes me miss my late grandpa 😢
One of my best musical memories is of a concert in New York, by Abdullah Ibrahim, still Dollar Brand then. It was snowing in Manhattan that night. That was 1978, my youth. So magnificent. This piece is one of his best. Soothes me always when I need it. Sounds like Basil Coetzee on sax.
Blues For A Hip King by ntate Abdul Ibrahim😊😊
I can't stop smiling stupidly because of the warm/fuzzy feeling I'm getting at the bottom of my stomach which is induced by good memories & the nostalgia attached to this song. Beautiful childhood memories i won't trade for anything
I bought the vinyl version at Stern's in London in 1988 and am itching to get in the loft and dust it down...'warm and fuzzy' sums it up. It was 33 years ago!
Go dust it down Steve, the trip to the loft will be all worth it😊😊😊 enjoy.
same here amazing how songs can touch someone deep in our faculties (big smile)
@@palmsit beautiful music Steve 🙌
Been hearing this masterpiece by the Jazz Maestro himself since I was a toddler (played by my father). Pretty much been hearing it a lot since then. Today I’m a 22 year old jazz FREAK, and this piece of art sits neatly in my -carefully compiled- playlist of over 300 jazz favourites.
keep listening jazz music!.... As the late great Frank Zappa said "jazz is not dead, it just smells funny"
❤😊
The trumpet solo is on a God level of perfection.
You havent been stunned by jazz yet more is coming!!!
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Takes me back to my youth.
Sim esse e verdade minha mae e pae e Africana du sul. Mas esse musica muito bom mas eu sou brasileiro... The best of the best. Just saying i havnt been to Africa but this is the best ever written
You could say that about a lot Ibrahim's music.
This is a African master piece song
A lovely, melodic, deceptively simple tune that speaks straight to the soul. Non-agressive, life affirming, uplifting. This is a masterpiece. Thank you.
This is my favorite song of all time.
Me too Kristopher!
I share that sentiment... listened to it so many times and never get tired
I've missed this old timer's piano that I had to find him here, today December 2023, the 19th. What a joy to behold.
Still sounds the same the first time I listened to it 42 years ago. One of my all time greatest!
What a humble piece of music I would not mind being my send off when depart with my body
Brings back those childhood memories. .. Brilliant composition.
Nostalgically, this classic tune🎹🥁🎷🎹🔥right here took me back to when things were less complex.
I'm a only 23 buh listening to kinder songs. Abdullah cooked 🙏
No streetlights !it's just a new full mòon,bright stars n this music watching the beauty of nature
Soothes the soul, music that talks to you when you aren't hearing words.
❤very beautiful song. Am sure King Sobhuza still sings it in his grave. Rest in peace King❤
Takes me back to my exile days in Lesotho. Memories of my dear departed comrades Leon Meyer (Phakamisa Juluka Lee), Cliff Brown (Alf Siqale) and Ligwa Mdlankomo (Zakes Bani) we’d gather at their Motimposo base break bread and listen to music from home and this was held a very special place in our hearts, it’s tinged with notes of nostalgia. Yearnings of the fresh air of home. Thanx Dullah🙏
…this one held a very special place in our hearts
❤❤❤ we thank you your sacrifices ❤
It may have been around 1992 Ibrahim played this song with an ochestra, and my wife who is die hard Bach and Handel fan just could not believe how a song could be so transformed.
Is this based on Bach/Handel? Is it taken from classical? Which tune if so?
Soothes someone's soul,Jeeesus!
@@TheUrbanZulu by necessarily ... I think ... What is said here is . Jazz is a transformed classic . However Jazz on it's entirely had redefined the core fundamentals of classic music. Now what's amazing is the speaking is stating that how can a piece of music transform in so many shades that it also recreates the very same fundamentals... I.e. listen to miles Davis kind of blue... It re establishes the finner lines of notes... I.e. high has a vibrating elevating sound that resonates with emotions and memory.
One of my favourite driving tracks.
master piece... that's timeless music
Amazing solos from Rachabane and Cotzee
to those four who dislike this, I forgive you, as you don't know what you are missing....
Naw. man, in 2020 it's 23 downvoters who don't want to ride with us, the coolest people in the world. So, that's cool. Who really cares? Maybe in years to come, who knows, if we survive, the planet and humans, I mean.. maybe they will return and learn to dig the music. Maybe not. But all the same, it ain't up to us, right. Just not. Cheers.
two things about jazz its calm and gentle and somehow it has a message
it talks to you quietly.. all the way to downtown Mutare Zimbabwe
Beautiful, gentle on the soul. Takes me back to varsity years, some time back now 😊😊👏👏👏
So loving this song damn, it takes me back when mama used to jam to it lol
words cannot describe the peace this brings me
che batterista FANTASTICO!!
This classic brings me great memories as a young boy growing up in Grahamstown. This is the reason I fell in love with and learned how to play piano, thanks to this Jazz Maestro. For those pianists who are interested I have attempted to write the music score (piano line) for this best ever song ...shout if you are keen for me to share it with you.
Please share my brother.
please share, just the loop of the chords at least
@@mokonemokone3158 Please send me your email address.
@@yannbonada979 Please send me your email address.
Abdullah Ibrahim is a genius
I am not sure if there is any other way to describe AI Mr Mahlabela.
Gone are those days 🇿🇦✌️😩 jeeewas
Mooi. Lekker keyboardritme, fijne sax. En hij leeft ook nog!
oh good music, with best memories, how i miss my grandad
.....Only good people listen to this........
😊😊
That strain on 4:48 really kicks my soul...
Beautiful and relaxing tune 🎹 🎶
It just elevates you
Easily one of my top 10 tunes in all genres of music.
Agree, For me to, beautiful
nyani wena kwedini Quincy
In 2021, so beautiful
So good for ears and soul ....
Then you get calm....this is music ...woow...love it
Talk about good music that relaxes the body and mind
I just love it
South African rap/hip-hop could use a whole lot of influence from this.
With a chuckle yes, but lets not be harsh on the kids
All the world's rap crap could!
The trumpet solo. Yerr
Ahhh..... therapy
One of the best therapies money can buy
@@gee7218 Sure is. Happy New Year. Gotta be better than 2020!
this song was number 1 on timelives top 100 south african songs . smh
Where does Abdulah finds his horn section on this track the trombonist is killing it ❤
celebrations of the human soul beautiful
waiting for better days!!
I'm one of them ❤
Fantastic ..
wow. wow.wow. Dollar Brand
Thank you for your accuracy!
Melaninated Blues
love this song
I love this
Waw. I'love. Lowe's ❤❤❤
iTunes why don’t you have this version 😢
This song sounds like the instrumental equivalent of Donny Hathaway's voice. Melancholy with a dash of hope.
mashallah
Jaaaaaaaam!!!
Someone should open township jazz museum
This track takes me to "church", not your conventional church as we know it, the Universe kind, the "everybody is welcome" type, the "come as you are" type... Hope someone can testify 😏
Bra Ibrahim linyange le mzantsi jazz😊
Way cool . .
Great!!!!!!!!
By Blue Mitchell, thanks Nehemia
Wow
HOw do I find the piano only version...? I do love all but that is the one I heard first...
the best
Wow thanks
Abdullah "ikapa lodumo" Ibrahim
Delicious piece 🎶🎹😉
Who are the other s musicians❓
❤️
!00% Chamomile.
mizpahboy Right!?
That's Bro Joe from Kilimamjaro for you folks,I just love this piece.🎺🎺+🎹🎹
My father had this vinyl growing up, the music stayed with me, who is here in 2022
Its Kippies Moeketsi on the saxophone 🎷 😎
Harold Land